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[gertrudecloset]

Most people would agree that healthy relationships (of any kind) are built on trust.  

If someone withheld information from you that could possibly change your perception of them aren't they lying to you?  

[deepwaterdotter]

No.

[ECBG]

Absolutely.   It's called the "full truth".  Am omission is a lie.

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[happycat]

Yes, it is being dishonest. Maybe not be coming out and telling a lie, but its just as bad in my opinion.

[Free2be]

It depends on the relationship, the degree of any right to know.  For instance a couple about to marry should not withhold information that would change how one feels about the other.  Full disclosure is best then.

A friend owes no such share with another friend unless possibly there is also a business relationship and the information would impact that..

[Sooner]

Do these pants make my butt look fat?

[jannabelle1]

Your question presumes guilt for not telling you everything about their past. That doesn't mean they are lying to you. They could be withholding information that may include something that is not illegal, and that they'd prefer to not disclose.

[Desertdi]

Depends.........on whether it's any of the questioner's  business to know.         

[Silver Lining]

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@gertrudecloset wrote:

Most people would agree that healthy relationships (of any kind) are built on trust.  

If someone withheld information from you that could possibly change your perception of them aren't they lying to you?  

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Yes. It's lying by omission.

[Drythe]

No offense intended, but this sounds a bit like a survey question.